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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Sunshine Mills, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Products Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin

This recall has been completed and FDA has terminated this recall.

When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Animal & Veterinary
Food & Beverages
Pet Food
Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin
Company Name:
Sunshine Mills, Inc.
Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
Triumph, Evolve, Nature Farms, Elm and others
Product Description:
Product Description
Dog Food

Company Announcement

Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of certain products due to potentially elevated levels of Aflatoxin above the acceptable limit. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, and no other Sunshine Mills, Inc. pet food products are affected by this announcement.

Products affected by this announcement:

Product Name Size Lot Codes UPC Code
TRIUMPH® WILD SPIRIT CRAFT
DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN &
BROWN RICE RECIPE		 3.5 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TD2 11/Feb/2021		 073657 008736
TRIUMPH® WILD SPIRIT CRAFT
DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN &
BROWN RICE RECIPE		 30 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021		 073657 008750
EVOLVE® CLASSIC SUPER
PREMIUM FOOD FOR DOGS
DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN
RICE RECIPE		 15 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA1 11/Feb/2021		 073657 380320
Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021
WILD HARVEST® PREMIUM DOG
FOOD CHICKEN & BROWN RICE
RECIPE		 14 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021		 711535 509523
NURTURE FARMS® NATURAL
DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN &
BROWN RICE RECIPE		 15 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021		 070155 113597
EVOLVE® CLASSIC SUPER
PREMIUM FOOD FOR DOGS
DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN
RICE RECIPE		 30 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021		 073657 380313
HEART TO TAIL PURE BEING®
NATURAL DOG FOOD DEBONED
CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE		 5 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TD3 11/Feb/2021		 4099100129441
ELM PET FOODS NATURALS
CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE DOG
FOOD		 40 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA1 11/Feb/2021		 070155 225221

The affected products were distributed in retail stores nationally. Retailers who received the recalled lots have been contacted and asked to pull these lots from their inventory and shelves. There are no other Triumph®, Evolve®, Wild Harvest®, Nurture Farms®, Pure Being®, or Elm products or other lot codes of these products affected by this recall.

While no adverse health effects related to these products have been reported, Sunshine Mills, Inc. has chosen to issue a voluntary recall of the above-referenced products as a precautionary measure in furtherance of its commitment to the safety and quality of its products. Pets that have consumed any of the above recalled products and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers may contact Sunshine Mills, Inc. customer service at (800) 705-2111 from 7AM to 4PM Central Time, Monday through Friday, or by email at customer.service@sunshinemills.com for additional information.

This is a voluntary recall being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Sunshine Mills, Inc. customer service
(800) 705-2111
customer.service@sunshinemills.com

Product Photos

  • Front Image – Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 3.5 lbs.
  • Back Image – Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food - Ingredient Statement
  • Front Image - Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 30 lbs.
  • Back Image – Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food – Ingredient Statement
  • Front Image - Evolve Classic Super Premium Food For Dogs Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 15 lbs.
  • Back Image – Evolve Classic Super Premium Food – Ingredient Statement
  • Front Image – Wild Harvest Premium Dog Food Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 14 lbs.
  • Back Image – Wild Harvest Premium Dog Food – Ingredient Statement
  • Front Image – Nature Farms Natural Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 15 lbs.
  • Back Image – Nature Farms Natural Dog Food – Ingredient Statement
  • Front Image – Evolve Classic Super Premium Food for Dogs Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 30 lbs.
  • Back Image – Evolve Classic Super Premium Food – Ingredient Statement
  • Front Image – Heart to Tail Pure Being Natural Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 5 lbs.
  • Back Image – Heart to Tail Pure Being Natural Dog Food – Ingredient Statement
  • Front Image – Elm Pet Foods Chicken & Rice Recipe Dog Food 40 lbs.
  • Back Image – Elm Pet Foods – Ingredient Statement
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